Comboyne Public School
Growing - Sharing - Learning - Caring
About the school
Comboyne Public School is an innovative school located in a picturesque rural setting on the Comboyne Plateau. The school is dedicated to providing high-quality education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, emphasising personalised learning through individualised literacy and numeracy programs. Smaller class sizes ensure that each child receives focused attention from teachers and support staff.
Supportive Community
The school prides itself on fostering a close-knit and inclusive community where students feel safe and empowered. A strong partnership with families allows for co-designed learning plans that cater to each child's unique needs. The active Parent and Citizens (P&C) Association supports various initiatives, including fundraising for transport costs to ensure all students can participate in curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Environmental Commitment
Comboyne Public School showcases a commitment to sustainability through several projects, such as the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program, which promotes healthy living and environmental awareness. Additionally, the school contains beautiful playgrounds, a student kitchen, vegetable gardens, and two orchards, further enhancing the outdoor learning experiences.
Educational Philosophy
Teachers at Comboyne engage in ongoing professional learning to maintain high standards of educational practice. The school's focus on building strong relationships among students, staff, and the community promotes confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. The overarching vision of the school is to cultivate a connected, safe learning environment where inclusiveness is paramount, allowing students to thrive both academically and socially.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed. Our vision is: Growing a connected school community. Safe, Inclusive, Empowered. Every Voice Every Day.
Location & Catchment Area
- Comboyne Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Upper Lansdowne Public School 11.1 km
- B Hannam Vale Public School 16.6 km
- C Elands Public School 17.2 km
- D Long Flat Public School 18.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 36 (17 girls, 19 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 36
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 926 (percentile 17)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 53% / 29% / 12% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 113
- Indigenous students
- 22%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 21%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 0.9
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 7 |
| Year 1 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 5 |
| Year 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 |
| Year 6 | 4 |
| Total | 36 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 17 | 19 | - | 926 | 2.8 |
| 2024 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 95 | 936 | 2.8 |
| 2023 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 87.8 | 928 | 2.8 |
| 2022 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 88.4 | 922 | 2.8 |
| 2021 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 86.9 | 921 | 2.6 |
| 2020 | 35 | 19 | 16 | - | 916 | 2.6 |
| 2019 | 31 | 18 | 13 | 90.9 | 900 | 2.6 |
| 2018 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 91.1 | 887 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 94.6 | 930 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 91.4 | 947 | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 93.1 | 905 | 2.4 |
| 2014 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 92.3 | 910 | 2.5 |
| 2013 | 27 | 13 | 14 | 93.2 | 973 | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 25 | 9 | 16 | 95.4 | 1004 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 24 | 9 | 15 | 93.3 | 939 | 2.8 |
| 2010 | 25 | 10 | 15 | - | 939 | 2.4 |
| 2009 | 25 | 12 | 13 | - | 951 | 2.4 |
| 2008 | 26 | 13 | 13 | - | 951 | 2.4 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.